Minutes of Regular Meeting

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1 Minutes of Regular Meeting Port Commission Port Freeport A Regular Meeting of the Port Commission of Port Freeport was held January 15, 2015 beginning at 4:08 PM at the Administration Building, 200 W. Second Street, 3 rd Floor, Freeport, Texas. Commissioners present: Mr. John Hoss, Chairman Mr. Paul Kresta, Vice Chairman Mr. Shane Pirtle, Secretary Mr. Ravi Singhania, Assistant Secretary Mr. Thomas S. Perryman, Commissioner Staff Members present: Absent was: Also present: Mr. Frank Mauro, Legal Counsel Mr. Glenn Carlson, Executive Port Director/CEO Mr. Jeff Strader, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Al Durel, Director of Operations Mr. Mike Wilson, Director of Economic Development Mr. Jason Hull, Director of Engineering Ms. Mary Campus, Controller Ms. Missy Bevers, Executive Assistant Ms. Lisa Riley, Marketing & P.R. Supervisor Mr. Brandon Robertson, IT Systems Administrator Mr. Cecil Booth, Project Engineer Mr. Bill Terry, Commissioner Mr. Chris Hogan, Director of Protective Services Mr. Ed Zimny, Paul F. Richardson Associates Mr. Rich Worthington, Paul F. Richardson Associates Mr. Dave Johnston, Brown & Gay Engineers Mr. Jeff Taylor, Freese & Nichols Mr. Ron Bavarian, Freese & Nichols Mr. Ty Thomas, LAN Ms. Vivian Tomlinson, Turnkey Escort Ms. Anita Walker, Turnkey Escort Ms. Karen Leder, Turnkey Escort Mr. J.R. Gonzalez, Mammoet Mr. Piet Nooren, Mammoet

2 Mr. Louie Jones, Velasco Drainage District Mr. Richard Fields Mr. Alex Metcalf 1. CONVENE OPEN SESSION in accordance with Texas Government Code Section , et seq., to review and consider the following: 2. Pledge of Allegiance: U.S. Flag & Texas Flag 3. Invocation Commissioner Shane Pirtle 4. Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting held December 11, A motion was made by Commissioner Pirtle to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kresta with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 5. Approval of the following disbursements for the period December 1-31, 2014: PORT FREEPORT OPERATING EXPENDITURES Purchase Check Order No. To For Amount Number RELIANT ELECTRICITY 65, N/A TIME MANAGEMENT LEASE EXPENSE 2, N/A MARITIME ASSOCIATION ILA- FRINGE BENEFITS 1, N/A TEI STAFFING CONTRACT LABOR EXPENSE N/A MICHAELA BEVERS COMMUNITY EVENTS; AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE; OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A ON THE RIVER RESTAURANT GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS N/A COMMISSIONER FEDEX POSTAGE & FREIGHT N/A DAVID LOPEZ TELEPHONE N/A CONSTANTINO MARTINEZ TELEPHONE N/A G&K SERVICES M&R- 2ND ST ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES STEWART & STEVENSON M&R- TERMINAL 1, N/A SERVICES EQUIPMENT TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF PREPAID INSURANCE 8, N/A COUNTIES BLUELINE SHOP & COPY CENTER CIP- PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING N/A PROJECT CULLIGAN WATER SYSTEMS M&R BLDG GRAYBAR ELECTRIC M&R- TERMINAL BUILDING; M&R- BUILDINGS BERTH N/A PLANTATION HOUSE OFFICE SUPPLIES; M&R- DOLE LEASE FACILITIES STEINBERG & ASSOCIATES FREEPORT HARBOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS BRAZOSPORT FACTS CIP- NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; CIP- DOCKS- INNER HARBOR BERTH REPAIRS; CIP- PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT; LEGAL FEES N/A 9, N/A N/A BRAZOSPORT PLUMBING & M&R- ROADS- PORT ROAD 10, N/A HEATING JOHNSON SUPPLY MAINT & SUPPLIES N/A OZARKA OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A BRAZOS FASTENERS M&R- CRANE N/A

3 72752 VELASCO DRAINAGE DISTRICT CIP- NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; 7, N/A CIP- DOCKS- VELASCO TERMINAL- PHASE II (BERTH 8 PERMITTING); CIP- B7 BACKLANDS CONCRETE PAVING PROJECT DOYLE & WACHTSTETTER, INC. CIP- PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING 4, PROJECT DANNENBAUM ENGINEERING CIP-OTHER 18, BRAZORIA COUNTY DAY COMMUNITY EVENTS 1, QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A DARLENE WINKLER ADVERTISING- COMMUNITY; N/A COMMUNITY EVENTS VERIZON WIRELESS TELEPHONE N/A ALEC JOURNEAY CIP- DOCKS VELASCO TERMINAL; CIP- GATE 14 GUARD HOUSE; TELEPHONE; M&R- BUILDINGS BERTH 7; CIP- NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING N/A ON HOLD MARKETING WORKS LEASE EXPENSE N/A JASON HULL TECHNICAL TRAINING; TELEPHONE N/A DELTA RIGGING & TOOLS M&R- CRANE N/A LISA RILEY COMMUNITY EVENTS; FLEXIBLE N/A SPENDING EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT GLENN CARLSON SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; N/A TELEPHONE TEXAS PORT MINISTRIES COMMUNITY EVENTS 27, N/A QUINTANA CONTRACT LABOR EXPENSE; M&R- 2, BUILDING BERTH POWER VAC AMERICA, INC M&R- BLDG 7, CENTERPOINT ENERGY WATER & GAS N/A SUBURBAN PROPANE FUEL/OIL GENERAL NES EQUIPMENT SERVICES CUSTOMER RELATED OPERATIONAL N/A EXPENSE BROWN & GAY ENGINEERS CIP-GATE 14 GUARD HOUSE; CIP- B7 BACKLANDS CONCRETE PAVING PROJECT 56, ; AQ TESTING SERVICES, LLC M&R- 2ND ST. ADMINISTRATION 1, BUILDING BRANDON ROBERTSON AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE; TELEPHONE N/A DANELLA RAIL SERVICES CORP CIP- M&R- RAILROAD TRACK 137, RENOVATIONS NICHOLAS MALAMBRI TECHNICAL TRAINING; OFFICE SUPPLIES; TELEPHONE N/A SANDI JOE'S CATERING COMMUNITY EVENTS 1, JAMES NASH INS. CLAIMS-VISION-DEPENDENT N/A TEI STAFFING CONTRACT LABOR EXPENSE N/A OFFICE UNIVERSE, INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A FEDEX POSTAGE & FREIGHT; CIP-DOCKS-INNER N/A HARBOR BERTH REPAIRS; CIP-DOCKS VELASCO TERMINAL; CIP-PARCEL 25 MULTI RAIL SPUR; CIP-PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT; CIP-B7 BACKLANDS CONCRETE PAVING PROJECT MARY CAMPUS AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE N/A RODNEY BLACKSTOCK M&R- BERTH 7 CRANE N/A THOMAS S. PERRYMAN COMMISSION FEES- JANUARY N/A RAVI K. SINGHANIA COMMISSION FEES- JANUARY N/A BILL J. TERRY COMMISSION FEES- JANUARY N/A PAUL A. KRESTA COMMISSION FEES- JANUARY N/A JOHN HOSS COMMISSION FEES- JANUARY N/A SHANE PIRTLE COMMISSION FEES- JANUARY N/A GULF COAST PAPER COMPANY OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A PC CARE INC. CUSTOMER RELATED OPERATIONAL N/A EXPENSE WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT SERVICES N/A G&K SERVICES MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A

4 72788 LOWE'S MAINTENANCE & 3, N/A SUPPLIES; M&R- 2ND ST. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; M&R- BUILDING SUPERIOR CLEANING SERVICE M&R- 2ND ST. ADMINISTRATION 3, BUILDING; M&R- BUILDING; M&R- SECURITY BUILDING; M&R- T.S. 1; M&R- T.S. 2; M&R- BUILDINGS BERTH BLUELINE SHOP & COPY CENTER OFFICE SUPPLIES; M&R- ROADS N/A PARCEL MATHESON GAS MAINTENANCE & N/A SUPPLIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- BCP 5, N/A ALLIANCE BRAZOSPORT FACTS OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A WEIGHING TECHNOLOGIES M&R- SCALE HOUSE 21, N/A SUPERIOR FABRICATION M&R- CRANE N/A VULCAN CONSTRUCTION M&R-DOCKS BERTH 7- VT N/A MATERIALS KENNEMER, MASTERS & CONSULTANT FEES- AUDIT 10, LUNSFORD SHRED IT HOUSTON OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A AT&T TELEPHONE N/A JESSE HIBBETTS SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE N/A MARITIME REPORTER SUBSCRIPTIONS N/A DARLENE WINKLER ADVERTISING- COMMUNITY; N/A COMMUNITY EVENTS GENTRY MOTOR PARTS MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES; M&R- VEHICLES 1, N/A JOC GROUP, INC. DUES & MEMBERSHIPS- 1, N/A ADMINISTRATION HUNTER HEAVY EQUIPMENT M&R- CRANE 1, N/A SHAW AV RENTAL COMMUNITY EVENTS N/A MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS PREPAID INSURANCE 44, N/A DELTA RIGGING & TOOLS M&R- CRANE N/A AIRGAS USA, LLC M&R- CRANE N/A QUINTANA CONTRACT LABOR EXPENSE; M&R- 2, CRANE JEFF STRADER TECHNICAL TRAINING; TELEPHONE N/A HARLAN ENTERPRISES, INC M&R- BERTH 7 CRANE 2, N/A COMCAST BUSINESS CONTRACT SERVICES 1, N/A QUALITY TURF FARMS M&R- CHIQUITA LEASE FACILITIES; 5, M&R- OTHER NES EQUIPMENT SERVICES CUSTOMER RELATED OPERATIONAL N/A EXPENSE COMFORT SUITES FREEPORT HARBOR CHANNEL N/A IMPROVEMENTS SUNSTATES SECURITY SECURITY SERVICE FEES 36, N/A CONTRACTORS' SAFETY COUNCIL DUES & MEMBERSHIPS- SAFETY N/A FAMILY FITNESS GROUP WELLNESS N/A TEXAS STERLING CONSTRUCTION CIP- B7 BACKLANDS CONCRETE PAVING 770, PROJECT; FLEXIBLE SPENDING EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT MARY CAMPUS INS. CLAIMS-VISION-DEPENDENT N/A CITY OF FREEPORT LEASE EXPENSE 10, N/A TEI STAFFING CONTRACT LABOR EXPENSE 1, N/A ON THE RIVER RESTAURANT SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL N/A OFFICE UNIVERSE, INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES; M&R- GATE 8 GUARD N/A BUILDING FEDEX CIP-DOCKS INNER HARBOR BERTH N/A REPAIRS; CIP-PARCEL 25 MULTI RAIL SPUR; CIP- PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING; CIP-B7 BACKLANDS CONCRETE RODNEY BLACKSTOCK SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL N/A DAVID LOPEZ TELEPHONE N/A CONSTANTINO MARTINEZ TELEPHONE N/A

5 72830 GULF COAST PAPER COMPANY OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A G&K SERVICES MAINT & SUPPLIES CULLIGAN WATER SYSTEMS M&R- BUILDING; M&R 2ND ST ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GRAYBAR ELECTRIC M&R- SCALE HOUSE; M&R- T.S. COOL STORAGE FACILITY N/A CORNETT PUBLISHING ADVERTISING INDUSTRY 2, BRAZORIA COUNTY SEPTIC CONTRACT SERVICES; CUSTOMER 1, N/A RELATED OPERATIONAL EXPENSE BRAZOSPORT FACTS CIP-NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; 2, N/A CIP-PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING; LEGAL FEES; ADVERTISING COMMUNITY; OFFICE SUPPLIES EVCO INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE M&R- BERTH 7 CRANE; M&R- CRANE; 1, N/A MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES; M&R- GATE 8 GUARD BUILDING C.F. MCDONALD ELECTRIC CIP-OTHER-ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 164, FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET CONSULTANT FEES- OTHER 1, N/A JOHNSON SUPPLY M&R- T.S. 3; M&R- BLDG; N/A M&R- GATE 8 GUARD BUILDING B.E.A.R.S. CONTRACT SERVICES N/A VULCAN CONSTRUCTION M&R- DOCKS BERTH 7 VT N/A MATERIALS SWEENY CHAMBER OF DUES & MEMBERSHIPS N/A COMMERCE ADMINISTRATION ERC ENVIRONMENTAL M&R- 2ND ST ADMINISTRATION 3, CONSULTANTS BUILDING DOYLE & WACHTSTETTER, INC. CIP- PARCEL 25 ASPHALT PAVING 9, ; MARVIN HOOSER TELEPHONE N/A RAVI K. SINGHANIA TECHNICAL TRAINING- 1, N/A COMMISSIONERS COMCAST CONTRACT SERVICES N/A INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE & CIP- NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 9, DESIGN THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE GROUP HEALTH & RELATED INSURANCE N/A ADOBE EQUIPMENT COMPANY M&R- TERMINAL N/A QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A RANDY APARICIO TELEPHONE N/A VERIZON WIRELESS TELEPHONE N/A VICKI SMITH TELEPHONE N/A TRIPLE B SERVICES, LLP CIP-DOCKS-VELASCO TERMINAL 172, JAMES NASH GROUP WELLNESS; SALES/PROMOTION N/A TRAVEL; TELEPHONE BAYSTAR AGENCY ADVERTISING- COMMUNITY 2, PBK, INC. CIP-OTHER-ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 4, MOFFAT & NICHOL CIP-DOCKS-INNER HARBOR BERTH REPAIRS BLANK ROME, LLP LEGAL FEES 10, N/A SCOTT BROOKS SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; N/A AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE; TELEPHONE SHOPPA'S FARM SUPPLY, INC. M&R- TERMINAL N/A AIRGAS USA, LLC MAINTENANCE & N/A SUPPLIES MAURO & CORDOBA LEGAL FEES 4, N/A MAURO & CORDOBA LEGAL FEES N/A MAURO & CORDOBA LEGAL FEES N/A MAURO & CORDOBA LEGAL FEES N/A MAURO & CORDOBA LEGAL FEES 2, N/A MAURO & CORDOBA LEGAL FEES 1, N/A WELLS FARGO SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS; TECHNICAL TRAINING; COMMUNITY EVENTS; OFFICE SUPPLIES; FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT PURCHASE; SUBSCRIPTIONS; DUES, MEMBERSHIPS & LICENSES 5, N/A

6 72872 GLENN CARLSON FLEXIBLE SPENDING EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT; SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; GOVERNMENT RELATIONS; TELEPHONE N/A QUINTANA CONTRACT LABOR EXPENSE; M&R- T.S. 3, ; M&R- CRANE IWS GAS AND SUPPLY OF TEXAS M&R- CRANE N/A CHRISTOPHER HOGAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS N/A CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA M&R- OFFICE EQUIPMENT N/A PAUL F. RICHARDSON ASSOCIATES FREEPORT HARBOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS 79, HURT COMPANY, INC. FUEL/OIL GENERAL; FUEL/OIL CRANE 4, SUNSTATES SECURITY SECURITY SERVICE FEES 19, N/A G4S TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS EQUIPMENT 30, DANELLA RAIL SERVICES CORP CIP-M&R RAILROAD TRACK 210, RENOVATIONS SERVICE RADIO M&R- BERTH 7 CRANE N/A PORTS AMERICA INCIDENTAL SERVICE FEES N/A UNUM LIFE INSURANCE GROUP HEALTH & RELATED INSURANCE N/A ASSURANT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT GROUP HEALTH & RELATED INSURANCE N/A BEN WESTERLIN AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE; TELEPHONE N/A MET LIFE GROUP BENEFITS GROUP HEALTH & RELATED INSURANCE 2, N/A SUN LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GROUP HEALTH & RELATED INSURANCE N/A BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF GROUP HEALTH & RELATED INSURANCE 31, N/A TEXAS CITY OF FREEPORT WATER & GAS N/A CITY OF FREEPORT WATER & GAS N/A CITY OF FREEPORT WATER & GAS N/A CITY OF FREEPORT WATER & GAS N/A FEDEX POSTAGE & FREIGHT N/A MIKE WILSON SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; N/A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DONNIE JOE EVANS SALES/PROMOTION TRAVEL; N/A TELEPHONE OZARKA OFFICE SUPPLIES N/A TURNKEY ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT 23, AT&T TELEPHONE N/A AT&T TELEPHONE N/A AT&T TELEPHONE 2, N/A COMCAST CONTRACT SERVICES N/A AT&T TELEPHONE N/A AT&T TELEPHONE N/A AT&T TELEPHONE N/A JASON HULL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS; TELEPHONE N/A PROTECTION 1 SECURITY BADGE SUPPLIES N/A SOLUTIONS BRUNO PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANT FEES - OTHER 6, PORT FREEPORT EXPENDITURES Purchase Check Order No. To For Amount Number 262 STEWART TITLE CIP- OTHER 23, N/A PORT FREEPORT WIRE TRANSFERS Purchase Document Order No. To For Account Amount Number 4945 BANK OF AMERICA 2013A SERIES DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT TEXPOOL 2013A BOND PAYMENT 478, NA

7 4946 BANK OF AMERICA SENIOR LIEN REVENUE NOTE 2013B DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT 4947 TEXPOOL I&S 2006 SERIES TRANSFER TO I&S 4948 TEXPOOL 2013A SERIES DEBT SERVICE 4949 TEXPOOL CAPITAL LEASE DEBT SERVICE 4950 MASS MUTUAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 4951 MASS MUTUAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 4952 BANK S PAYABLE 4953 BANK PAYROLL TRANSFER TO 2013A SENIOR LIEN DEBT SERVICE FUND TRANSFER TO CAPITAL LEASE FOR DEBT SERVICE TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE 457 PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN LOAN PAYMENTS TRANSFER FOR S PAYABLE TRANSFER FOR PAYROLL 12/11/2014 TEXPOOL PORT BANK PAYROLL BANK PAYROLL 3, NA 45, NA 231, NA 132, NA 6, NA 2, NA 376, NA 113, NA 4955 BANK S PAYABLE TRANSFER FOR S PAYABLE 925, NA 4956 BANK S PAYABLE TRANSFER FOR S PAYABLE 769, NA 4957 BANK PAYROLL TRANSFER FOR PAYROLL 12/24/ , NA 4958 BANK PAYROLL TRANSFER FOR EMPLOYER MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS 12, NA 4959 MASS MUTUAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 4960 MASS MUTUAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 4961 MASS MUTUAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 4962 BANK S PAYABLE TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE 457 PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN LOAN PAYMENTS TRANSFER OF EMPLOYER MATCHING 457 PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TRANSFER FOR S PAYABLE BANK PAYROLL BANK PAYROLL BANK PAYROLL 7, NA 2, NA 12, NA 36, NA

8 4963 BANK S PAYABLE TRANSFER FOR S PAYABLE 4964 BANK OF AMERICA SENIOR LIEN REVENUE NOTE 2013B DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT 36, NA 4, NA PORT FREEPORT PAYROLL EXPENDITURES Purchase Order Description/Date Amount Number ADP 12/11/ , N/A ADP 12/24/ , N/A A motion was made by Commissioner Pirtle to approve the disbursements as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Singhania with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 6. Report from Executive Staff and Commissioners. A. Receive report from Executive Port Director/CEO on activities and matters related to federal, state and local governmental affairs, Port tenant updates, USCOE, rail issues, HGAC/TPC, AAPA Committees, leases, contracts, upcoming Port and civic events and other related administrative and governmental matters. Mr. Carlson stated that due to the high costs of cranes and added cost of drivers, Dole is moving back into the inner harbor at Berth 7. MSC production is increasing but still below expected levels however, there is a significant increase in bookings for MSC as they open up to all of South America countries. Mr. Carlson also reported on the test vessel Hoegh brought in Wednesday as well as a meeting held with all users on the channel for future tug requirements. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Administration Building is scheduled for February 12 th. He also noted that in the January issue of Port Bureau News contained a recap of Texas Ports vessel activity (year to date) with Freeport showing a 12.4% increase. The Port also has a full page advertisement in Journal of Commerce showcasing the cranes working over an MSC vessel. This was the yearly edition where all port directors, senior officials, etc talk about the coming year so this will get a lot of coverage. B. Receive report from CFO on monthly activity and matters related to financial results, investments, insurance, leases, contracts and other related administrative and governmental affairs. Mr. Strader reported on the Vote Center concept Brazoria County implementing. Public hearings are now being held for citizens to attend and participate in. Ultimately, the County is asking for a resolution in the form of support to move to the new concept. This will be brought back to the Board at the February meeting. Mr. Strader also gave a brief presentation to the Board with the financial results for the first three months of the fiscal year. C. Receive report from Director of Engineering on activities and matters related to Freeport Harbor Federal Channel, capital projects and other projects, Hydrographic Report and other related facility engineering matters.

9 In addition to his report, Mr. Hull shared construction photos of ongoing Port projects which included the Berth 7 backland paving, Quintana Island beach nourishment, Transit Shed 1 and 2 rail renovations and the sheet pile repairs to Docks 1, 2, 3 and 5. D. Receive report from Director of Operations on activities and matters related to operations, vessel activity, tonnage and other related port operation matters. Mr. Durel shared photos of the Mammoet chiller transport and the process it took to move out of the Port. He also shared pictures of the Hoegh test vessel that came in Wednesday, showing it at Docks 1 and 2 and then at Dock 5. E. Receive report from Director of Protective Services on activities and matters related to safety meetings/injury report, security meetings, EMS update and other related safety, security and environmental matters. In Mr. Hogan s absence, Brandon Robertson reported on the EHS Threat and Risk Assessment class currently being hosted by EOC. Next month they will host Phase 2 of the class. He also reported that Dole alerted them of potential interference with some of wireless signals through security. IT was contacted and a new antenna put in place resolved the issues and concern was removed. Mold remediation in the Operations Building is progressing and on target to be completed in February. F. Receive report from Director of Economic Development on activities and matters related to sales reports, industry meetings and Port presentations, Port events, advertising and web activity, Foreign-Trade Zone and other related trade development or community relation matters. Mr. Wilson reported that legislation for the amendments to the Heavy-Lift Corridor has been drafted and the Economic Development Alliance has passed a resolution supporting the amendments. Robert Worley is working to gather the support resolutions from the cities. He also noted that Brazoria County Day is around the corner and encouraged Commissioners to attend. G. Receive report(s) from Commissioners related to meetings and conferences attended Port presentations and other related Port Commission matters. Commissioner Singhania noted that he was able to participate in the RO/RO carrier vessel test repositioning from Berths 1, 2 to Berth 5 and added that he was very impressed with their safety philosophy. He also reported attending Highway 36A Corridor Improvements meeting. 7. Receive comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. 8. Adoption of a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures incurred. Mr. Strader explained this reimbursement resolution is declaring intent that should the items listed in Exhibit A of the resolution be financed, the resolution allows the Commission to repay and treat the debt as tax exempt for interest rate determination purposes. He further stated this is not a

10 resolution authorizing the reissue of debt, rather the repayment of these items should debt be authorized. A motion was made by Commissioner Singhania to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kresta with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 9. Adoption of a resolution approving amendments to the Port Freeport Investment Policy. Ms. Campus explained the Public Funds Investment Act requires the Board to annually review the Investment Policy as well as the authorized brokers, strategies and training. Since we are in an off legislative year, there are no changes to the policy. A motion was made by Commissioner Singhania to approve the amendments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pirtle with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 10. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Berth 5 Mooring Modification Project. Mr. Hull stated this project was needed to facilitate the Hoegh vessels as well as other vessels that call Berth 5. This project involves the addition of a capstan near the mooring pile and an all weather walking surface to the Dock. Mr. Hull recommends approval of this PSA in the amount of $47, to LAN for this project. A motion was made by Commissioner Singhania to approve the contract. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kresta with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 11. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Parcel 14 Development Project. Mr. Hull stated this agreement with Freese & Nichols is for the design services for Parcel 19 and 14. The infrastructure is needed for Hoegh, Tenaris and other users as well as the overall development of these parcels. Mr. Hull recommends approval of this agreement in the amount of $4,907,900 for all six phases. A motion was made by Commissioner Pirtle to sign and approve the PSA, proceed with parts A, B, C and D now and hold parts E and F until we are ready to move forward with them. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Perryman with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 12. Approval of Executive Port Director/CEO to execute a Letter of No Objection for CenterPoint Energy s 408 application for Transmission Line Installation. Mr. Hull explained that CenterPoint has been told by the Corps they need the Port s approval of their plans to extend a transmission line across our property and is therefore requesting a Letter of No Objection from the Port for them to move forward. A motion was made by Commissioner Pirtle to approve the letter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kresta with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 13. Resolution approving the application for tax abatement of Phillips 66 Company for property located in the Phillips 66 Company Reinvestment Zone No. 6, approving Tax Abatement

11 Agreement on the same terms and conditions as granted to Phillips 66 Company by Brazoria County and authorizing Chairman and Secretary to execute said agreement. Mr. Strader stated that Phillips is requesting abatement for the second planned fractionator at the Sweeny refinery site. The Commission and the County has previously approved the first site in He further stated that Phillips is asking for 10 year abatement and the County has approved this application request. A motion was made by Commissioner Perryman to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Singhania with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion with Commissioner Kresta abstaining. 14. Adoption of a resolution approving the acceptance of the Port s portion of proceeds received from high bidders on delinquent tax property held in trust by Brazoria County, Texas and authorizing the Chairman to join in conveyance to high bidders. A motion was made by Commissioner Perryman to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pirtle with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 15. Approval of the Port s portion of fees associated with the Feasibility Study for the Highway 36A Rail Corridor. Mr. Carlson stated the feasibility study is for a rail service between Rosenberg and Port Freeport and would include further defining the scope of the rail corridor, development of the revenue forecast, review of any environmental wetland issues and refinement of market opportunities. The total cost for the study is $600,000 to be cost-shared among Fort Bend, Brazoria County and Port Freeport. Mr. Richard Fields, Chairman of the 36A Coalition, Dr. Alex Metcalf with TEMS and Mr. Dave Johnston with Brown & Gay expanded on the history of this project, the feasibility study process, timelines and what the Port would be getting for its participation in the cost sharing effort. A motion was made by Commissioner Perryman to approve the Port s portion of fees. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kresta with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 16. Update and possible approval of ABB Service Agreement. Mr. Durel stated that we do not have an agreement in hand at this time but did receive an estimate for extended service from ABB, a local company, for a technician two days a week for a month. We would then proceed on a month to month basis as needed to accomplish two things; coverage/service and additional training time. Mr. Durel stated that the estimated cost for the service is $17,500 per month. He is going to move forward with the first month and come back to the Board for approval of a 3 month agreement. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with Subchapter D of the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section , et. seq., to review and consider the following: A. Section Consultation with Attorney

12 Matters related to the Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and G&H Towing Company. B. Section Deliberations about Real Property 2. The terms and conditions of a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and Fluor Enterprises, Inc. 3. The terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and Zachry Industrial and CB&I, Inc. 4. Update on potential lease between Port Freeport and Phillips Receive update on potential modification to the Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and Maverick Tube Corporation. 6. The potential lease of Port property located adjacent to Berths 5 and 7, and Parcels 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 34, 35a, 39 and 40. C. Section Personnel Matters 1. Discussion on the appointment, employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee, the Executive Port Director/CEO. 18. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION to review and consider the following: 19. Approval of the terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and Hoegh Autoliners. Mr. Strader explained that the operating agreement before the Board is for 10 years and is in line with the terms and conditions as previously discussed in Executive Session. The agreement includes clear measures of protection relative to the recovery of the capital investment the Port is making. The MAG itself, under the 10 year term, will yield approximately $27 million for the Port over the 10 year term. Management feels that adequate protection has been provided in this agreement and that Hoegh is a financially strong company. Commissioner Singhania congratulated staff for the signing of this contract and all the work put into the project that began almost a year ago. A motion was made by Commissioner Singhania to approve the agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Perryman with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 20. Approval of the terms and conditions of a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and Fluor Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Wilson stated this amendment is a renewal to the existing lease with all terms staying the same with the exception of the square footage being reduced from 100,000 to 40,194 due to Hoegh. The term is for one year at a rate of $12, per month.

13 A motion was made by Commissioner Singhania to approve the agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pirtle with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 21. Approval of the terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement between Port Freeport and Zachry Industrial and CB&I, Inc. Mr. Wilson explained that Zachry and CB&I are in a partnership and have increased their acreage to 75 at $1,200 per acre. The lease will begin January 1, 2015 and expire February 28, 2020 with two renewal options. A motion was made by Commissioner Pirtle to approve the agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Singhania with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 22. Approval of an increase to annual membership investment fee for The Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County Mr. Carlson stated that the Port currently pays $5,250 per year to the Alliance and has requested we increase that amount to$10,000. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Pirtle to increase the annual fees to $8,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Perryman with all Commissioners present voting in favor of the motion. 23. Adjourn. With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.